2024 Kia Sorento HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine30
Service brakes31
Power train20
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2024 vs. every other Sorento Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sorento Hybrid median. How we score

'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid safety ratings

2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Sorento Hybrid owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Purchased this vehicle last year, and less than a week into ownership developed a coolant leak. KIA determined the hybrid radiator leaking due to damage, such as a rock or related impact. While I didn't receive any warnings on the dash, there was noticeable coolant on the ground when parked and…
Complaint 11661376 · May 16, 2025
While utilizing cruise control on the PA Turnpike, the check engine light flashed on and the Sorento began to lose speed. The cruise control was attempting to compensate and pushing at 100% power, however the speed continued to decrease. We turned off cruise control and still were unable to…
Complaint 11612757 · Sep 5, 2024
I was driving on the highway about 60mph, I go to accelerate and merge to the exit lane since that lane funnels another previous merge lane. I press the gas and the gauge stayed frozen at 60mph then a violent loud clunk came from the floor like as if the transmission gear got stuck and then slipped…
Complaint 11611411 · Aug 28, 2024

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